Dear Doctor, I am 42 year old man working marketing in sun. I came to know that I have photo dermatitis. What I can do and what can I use?

Question

1. Wear a sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 50 and says "broad-spectrum" on the label, which means that it protects against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Put it on all over about 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun. Reapply at least every 2 hours and after you've been sweating or in the water. 2. Limit your sun exposure between 10 a.m. And 2 p.m. And remember that water, snow, and sand can intensify the sun's damaging rays. 3. Wear sunglasses, a hat, and protective clothing. 4. Take a cool (not cold) shower or bath or apply cool compresses. 5. Drink extra fluids 6. Use aloe gel (from its leaf (fresh), not from ready made gels available in market) or a moisturizer. 7. Completely cover sunburned areas when going outside.

Karuna Chawla · Accepted Answer

1. Wear a sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 50 and says "broad-spectrum" on the label, which means that it protects against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Put it on all over about 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun. Reapply at least every 2 hours and after you've been sweating or in the water. 2. Limit your sun exposure between 10 a.m. And 2 p.m. And remember that water, snow, and sand can intensify the sun's damaging rays. 3. Wear sunglasses, a hat, and protective clothing. 4. Take a cool (not cold) shower or bath or apply cool compresses. 5. Drink extra fluids 6. Use aloe gel (from its leaf (fresh), not from ready made gels available in market) or a moisturizer. 7. Completely cover sunburned areas when going outside.

Neeharika Manchanda · Answer

Use a good physical sunscreen with zinc oxide use umbrella and caps and wear full sleeves clothing.